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Botox Soup (2023) Original Mixed-media Painting by Diego Tirigall
130 x 162 x 2cm (unframed)
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Original artwork description
"Botox Soup" presents a dynamic critique of a society infatuated with youth and beauty. It uses 'botox' as a metaphor, underscoring our reliance on artificial means to combat aging. The painting humorously explores the shift in how we perceive media. It analogizes the diminishing reign of television to the significant rise of TikTok in the same breath. Campbell’s cans, a recognizable symbol of consumerism, punctuate the artwork, helping us articulate the commercial ubiquity in our lives. The artwork thoughtfully includes a label titled 'Pride Soup', a subtle yet profound nod to diversity and respect. It echoes the multitude of identities that contribute to our social melting pot. Hidden text fragments scattered across the canvas serve as a stark reminder of voices that are still unheard and truths that remain unseen, even in our digitally dominated, ultra-communicative era.
Materials used:
Enamel, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Spray Paint
Details:
- Mixed-media painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 130 x 162 x 2cm (unframed)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the front
- Style: Urban and Pop
- Subject: People and portraits
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Original artwork description
"Botox Soup" presents a dynamic critique of a society infatuated with youth and beauty. It uses 'botox' as a metaphor, underscoring our reliance on artificial means to combat aging. The painting humorously explores the shift in how we perceive media. It analogizes the diminishing reign of television to the significant rise of TikTok in the same breath. Campbell’s cans, a recognizable symbol of consumerism, punctuate the artwork, helping us articulate the commercial ubiquity in our lives. The artwork thoughtfully includes a label titled 'Pride Soup', a subtle yet profound nod to diversity and respect. It echoes the multitude of identities that contribute to our social melting pot. Hidden text fragments scattered across the canvas serve as a stark reminder of voices that are still unheard and truths that remain unseen, even in our digitally dominated, ultra-communicative era.
Materials used:
Enamel, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Spray Paint
Details:
- Mixed-media painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 130 x 162 x 2cm (unframed)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the front
- Style: Urban and Pop
- Subject: People and portraits
Diego Tirigall
Spain
About
Born in Buenos Aires (Argentina) in 1976 and currently based in Vigo (Spain), Diego Tirigall comes from a family of antique dealers and art restorers. Growing up in that environment,... Read more